The June/July Town & Country features several pages of black and white clothing, jewelry & shoes. Including this bracelet from Cartier was a bit of a stretch for black and white…but it does feature that crisp contrast that always feels cool and fresh, regardless of the temperature. At $286,000, this bauble may not be in your budget, but the swirl of light and dark may be just what you need for your next design.
Posts Tagged ‘cuff’
Always Cool
Posted in art, bracelet, inspiration, jewelry, tagged black & white, bracelet, cartier, cuff, diamonds, inspiration, jewelry, laurie prophater, ornamental elements, polymer, polymer clay on July 4, 2015| 1 Comment »
Not Just the Blue Box
Posted in art, Design, fashion, inspiration, jewelry, tagged 1837 collection, contemporary, cuff, Design, earrings, fashion, inspiration, jewelry, laurie prophater, necklace, ornamental elements, polymer, polymer clay, rings, tiffany on February 25, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Tiffany’s little blue box has always been a symbol of beautiful design, even before it is opened. The Tiffany 1837 Collection “is proudly inscribed with the year that Tiffany & Co. was founded, this iconic collection gives a nod to the past while expressing a modern sensibility with sleek curves and smooth contours.”
High Tech Artistry
Posted in art, bracelet, color, Design, inspiration, jewelry, tagged art, Bangle, black & white, bracelet, contemporary, cuff, Design, fashion, inspiration, laurie prophater, ornamental elements, polymer, polymer clay, tattooed steel on November 24, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Tattooed Steel is a California based company that offers artists the ability to transfer their work steel or titanium jewelry. ‘Tattooed Steel merges precision technology with the creative imagination and talent of the global artist community and offers a variety of handmade stainless steel jewelry made in the USA.’
The Tiffany T
Posted in art, bracelet, Design, fashion, inspiration, jewelry, tagged art, Bangle, bracelet, contemporary, cuff, Design, fashion, Francesca Amfitheatrof, jewelry, laurie prophater, ornamental elements, polymer, polymer clay, tiffany on August 24, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Prior to taking the position as Design Director, Francesca Amfitheatrof requested a visit to the Tiffany archives. She discovered that through Tiffany’s 177 year history there was much more than ‘traditional’ design. It was a geometric necklace with clean lines and a square setting that inspired the Tiffany T Collection. “A trained jeweler and silversmith, design director Francesca Amfitheatrof reimagined the letter T as a piece of engineering, which you can see in the mechanisms for cuffs. The T is sculptural and bold and very closely linked to the architecture of New York City,”
Toils to Tranform
Posted in art, bracelet, Design, fashion, inspiration, jewelry, tagged art, atelier zobel, Bangle, bracelet, contemporary, cuff, Design, fashion, inspiration, jewelry, laurie prophater, ornamental elements, peter schmid, polymer, polymer clay on March 9, 2014| Leave a Comment »
German artist, Peter Schmid, finds beauty in even humble materials. “I think of myself as both artist and craftsman. The artist seeks inspiration to unlock the hidden beauty in people, places and materials; the craftsman toils to transform ideas into a finished object.
“I work with materials that emerge from nature. A flawless diamond is clearly beautiful – but the same beauty can be found in every stone, regardless of its value, once its character is revealed.”
Wearability and Durability
Posted in bracelet, Design, fashion, inspiration, jewelry, tagged art, Bangle, bracelet, contemporary, cuff, Design, diamonds, gold, inspiration, jewelry, laurie prophater, linda lurner, ornamental elements, polymer clay, silver on February 7, 2014| 3 Comments »
Linda Ladurner’s work speaks for itself…bold, focused fascinating. While her internet presence is confined to Pinterest,…what could be better than letting your work tell your story? “I work alone, with silver, gold and gemstones, and only make one of a kind. I make jewellery for the human body, my pieces must be easy to wear, and nice to touch. I want women (or men) to be active, my pieces should accompany them anywhere, it gives my works more life and meaning. Wearability, also durability are aspects in jewellery I very much care about.”
Color & Composition
Posted in art, bracelet, color, Design, fashion, inspiration, jewelry, tagged art, Bangle, black & white, color, contemporary, cuff, Design, enamel, fashion, frey wille, inspiration, jewelry, laurie prophater, ornamental elements, polymer, polymer clay on November 8, 2013| 6 Comments »
As many of you know, I find a great deal of inspiration from the color palette of Frey Wille and the simple combinations of those colors in his enameled jewelry. Now that the art show has been put to bed, I’m looking for a new direction…and this bangle bracelet from Frey Wille is pointing the way. While his web site is ‘pretty’…head over to Pinterest for a visual feast.
Whimsical ‘Edging’ Toward Bold
Posted in art, bracelet, color, Design, fashion, inspiration, jewelry, tagged bracelet, christine keller, color, contemporary, cuff, Design, earrings, fashion, interior design, jewelry, laurie prophater, ornamental elements, polymer, polymer clay on September 4, 2013| 2 Comments »
Like many of us, Christine Keller dabbled in a variety of mediums before setting her sights on jewelry. She describes her style as whimsical & fun with edgier pieces that make a bold statement. “Christine began expressing herself as a wood-carver in 1995. In 2008, she took up pottery, leading to experiments with jewel-like cabochons of clay and melted glass. Having a lifelong love of jewelry, she began wire wrapping in 2009 as a way to incorporate the cabochons into pendants. She has since expanded the line to include rings, earrings, and bracelets. During the summer of 2012, Chris became a silversmith and has added handforged designs to the Chrizart collection.” I found her ‘Chunky Funky’ line to be of interest and easily translated into other mediums.
It is taking some time to decompress from ‘art camp’…aptly named by my grandchildren. 22 artists spent the week generously sharing a variety of tips and tricks. What constantly amazes me, is we are all working with similar materials…but in 22 distinct voices. My final impressions from the week are laughter, beautiful rainbows (including a double), some rather intriguing drink recipes, the depth of talent in the workroom (at times a little intimidating), the tranquility of our surroundings, and a sisterhood that is a rare gift.
Jewelry…Small Cultural Art Forms
Posted in art, color, Design, fashion, inspiration, jewelry, tagged art, asheville, Bangle, color, contemporary, cuff, Design, earrings, inspiration, jewelry, laurie prophater, ornamental elements, patricia phillips, polymer, polymer clay, river arts district on June 3, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Patricia Phillips defines her jewelry as small cultural art forms. “Each piece is generally hand wrought in gold and silver, starting from sheet and wire, with gemstones added for balance. The techniques incorporated are pulled from modern to ancient methods designed to please the eye through balance. They are small sculptural art forms which speak of a blend between delicate grace and strength as part of self-expression. No discourse or social commentary is intended, and realistic imagery is limited to not interfere with the relationship between the work and the audience.”
I was drawn to her work by the simplicity of shape and the limited number of bold focal elements.
Pondering the Mechanics
Posted in bracelet, Design, fashion, inspiration, jewelry, we can do this, tagged art, Bangle, black & white, bracelet, color, contemporary, Crystals, cuff, Design, fabric, fashion, google images, inspiration, jewelry, laurie prophater, lynn ban, ornamental elements, polymer clay on April 29, 2013| Leave a Comment »
I haven’t worked out the engineering of this cuff from Lynn Ban in polymer, but I see polymer replacing the ‘rumpled’ metal with fabric as the insert. HMMMMM!!! Lynn Ban’s website is members only…try the Google images for more inspiration from this ‘edgy’ artist.
Ornamental Elements 